From My Heart to Yours (song)

"From My Heart to Yours" is a song by Irish recording artist Laura Izibor. It was released as the lead single from her debut album, Let the Truth Be Told.

"From My Heart to Yours"
Single by Laura Izibor
from the album Let the Truth Be Told
Released	10 November 2008
Genre	Soul, pop
Length	3:48
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Laura Izibor
Laura Izibor singles chronology
"From My Heart to Yours" (2008) "Shine" (2009)

Background

Izibor noted that "From My Heart to Yours" was "one of the easiest songs" she wrote. She explained the song, saying: "It just kinda came together really easily. It's about how you feel when you are in love and is a reflection of the whole experience."^[1] The song was used in the television series Grey's Anatomy.^[2]

Reception

"From My Heart to Yours" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Described as a "feisty" lead single,^[3] the song possesses "hip-poppy" characteristics.^[4] Irish newspaper Sligo Weekender praised the song for its being "an unforgettable melody coupled with an equally unforgettable voice".^[5] Dave Donnelly of Allmusic called the song impressive, but disliked the "irritating glitch vocal samples that litter" the song.^[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2009)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[7]	25

Year-end charts

Chart (2009)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8]	65

References

1. Coffey, Sandra (2006-03-07). "Ireland's brightest new star bares her soulful side". Sligo Weekender. Sligo Weekender Limited. Retrieved 2009-10-15.^{[permanent dead link]}
2. "Acclaimed Irish Soul Songtress Laura Izibor Announces North American Tour Alongside India.Arie; Dates Kick Off April". Reuters. 2009-03-27. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
3. Carson, Timothy Michael. "Laura Izibor - 'Let the Truth Be Told'". About.com. Archived from the original on 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
4. Montgomery, Hugh (2009-05-17). "Pop review: Laura Izibo: Let the Truth Be Told". The Observer. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
5. "Laura brings her talented soul to Sligo". Sligo Weekender. Sligo Weekender Limited. 2006-02-28. Retrieved 2009-10-15.^{[permanent dead link]}
6. Donnelly, Dave. "Let the Truth Be Told > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
7. "From My Heart to Yours - Laura Izibor". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
8. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-31.